The average of 18 numbers is 40, and the average of the
first 9 numbers is 45. Find the average of the remaining 9 numbers.
A35Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
B33Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
C30Correct AnswerIncorrect Answer
DNone of theseCorrect AnswerIncorrect Answer
Solution
ATQ, Sum of 18 numbers = 18 × 40 = 720 Sum of first 9 numbers = 9 × 45 = 405 Now, sum of last 9 numbers = (720 – 405) = 315 Therefore, average of last 9 numbers = 315/9 = 35